exam review Flashcards
what is the bible known as?
a library of books
how many books does the old testament contain in the catholic bible?
46 books
where are the accounts of Jesus life, death and Resurrection found?
in the gospels
what do sacramentals include?
actions, prayers, and sacred objects
where does the word tradition come from?
the latin word “to hand over”
how many books are in the new testament of the catholic bible?
27 books
how do catholics believe God’s revelation in Christ is passed on?
through scriptures and tradition
what is another name of the book of revelation which are the last books in the bible?
the apocalypse
what is the word that has the root meaning of “i sent my heart on”
credo
how do catholics believe the incarnation is revealed to us through?
everything human and all creation
what is the act of apostles sometimes called?
The Gospel of The Holy Spirit
what is the authoritative list of sacred scripture?
canon
what is an awareness that the world is full of God’s presents
a sense of the sacramental
what are the sacraments of initiation?
baptism, eucharist, and confirmation
what latin word does magisterium come from?
to teach
what is a creed understood as?
a statement of heartfelt active belief
what is a letter from the pope to the worldwide church?
encyclical
what are doctrines taught under the fullest authority of the church?
dogma
what is the center of catholic life and worship?
the eucharist
what are the three major divisions of christianity?
catholic, protestant, and orthodox
what symbolic action is essential to baptism?
water rite